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Junior Taylei Sesson keeps a tight focus on the ball as it heads her way. After hitting the ball, she made it to first base.

Eyes on the Prize

Jacob Banks, staff photographer November 6, 2025

  As fall sports begin to wrap up, district tournaments are beginning. The varsity girls softball team had their first game for their district tournament against Hazelwood West on Oct. 19....

Needing to prepare for the race, Elle McDevitt finds Noel Rice, who gives her the courage she needs for the upcoming race. She also wrote an empowering quote on her forearm to help her get through the race.

The Mental Race

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer November 6, 2025

Cross country, for many, is more than running. It can prove to be a very mentally and physically demanding sport. Runners have to push past this mental block to perform their best, running through...

Junior Dominic Hartwell shields the ball on the field, away from the Fort Zumwalt South player. The play is just over the midfield line while FHC continued to threaten the defense.

Old Bones Still Work

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer November 5, 2025

On Senior Night, Oct. 26, the varsity boys' soccer seniors of the Francis Howell Central Spartans were about to step onto the field for the last time, facing off against the Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs, ...

On Oct. 15, senior Kiana Kluesner focuses on the incoming ball. She prepared to pitch it toward the infield with attentive focus.

Everything On The Line

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer November 4, 2025

 Sports teams spend a whole season practicing, conditioning, playing multiple games with one another, until it comes time at the end of the season towards their last couple of games where their last...

Racing to the ball on Oct. 27. sophomore Logan Parmenter fought to gain possession of the ball from the other team. He pushed through, giving his best effort for the rest of the game.

Kicking Through Setbacks

Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer November 4, 2025

Throughout sports, many athletes develop a deep passion and desire to excel–whether in games, practices, or for personal growth. As they work to improve day by day, athletes often face mental blocks...

 Freshman Sam Aholt finds a player to throw the football to on Oct. 20. He gets in his correct position to throw and throws it.

The Pink Shows our Love

Lola Bedel, Photographer November 3, 2025

The C-team Spartan football players against Francis Howell on Oct. 20. They demonstrate their teamwork through their persistence throughout the game. Knowing even though they lost, they still worked...

After losing the ball to an opposing player, freshman Leo Pinto attempts to regain it while backward. Pinto causes the opposing player to struggle and succeeds in getting the ball back.

A Penultimate Night On the Pitch

November 3, 2025

JV Soccer’s penultimate game on Oct. 27 didn’t end the way the team wanted to. Losing 2-1, the team struggled throughout the game. After the game, the team must think about how to improve, but...

Sophomore Lila Johnson and freshman Lilly Call lead the team in a pregame huddle. Before their last JV game of the season on Oct. 13th, the team creates a plan for the game.

A Pitch Towards Progress

Carter Hayden, Staff Photographer November 3, 2025

On Oct. 13th JV Softball played in their last match of the year against Seckmann. Starting off the game, the team had an energetic and hopeful attitude towards the game. This was partially caused by...

In high spirit, junior hitter Ava Schuette, during the second set, springs up to hit the ball at the volleyball game against Francis Howell on Sep. 23. Schuette and her team were determined to secure a victory.

Rising Above the Net

Olivia Unash, Staff Photographer November 3, 2025

As the volleyball season has come to an end, the Francis Howell Central girls volleyball team’s match against Francis Howell on Sep. 23 highlights the special sportsmanship among the girls. Through...

As the game on Oct. 18 is being highly anticipated, Central calls a timeout. As senior captain Grace Holtz talks to the team, junior Kenzie Held listens and takes in the message.

Stepping Off the Court

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer November 3, 2025

Posters, balloons, and ribbons decorate the gym to celebrate the final game of the season. Before the game, seniors Grace Holtz and Lucy Griesenaur were greeted by cheering teammates, coaches, and...

On Oct. 2, at the homecoming parade the jeeps drive on Highway N. The students threw their candy out to the awaiting kids below.

A Parade to Remember

Emma Kull, Staff Photgrapher November 3, 2025

The Cottleville streets came alive as the homecoming parade began on October 2nd. The floats made their way from the school to the shops and stores of Cottleville, such as Mannino’s Market, and Yuppy...

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